Microchip Technology has introduced the PAC1711 and PAC1811 digital power monitors for battery-operated and energy-constrained systems that need continuous power measurement with minimal measurement overhead. Microchip states the devices consume about half the power of comparable solutions under typical operating conditions at a 1024 samples-per-second rate, while providing alert functions to reduce how often a […]
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SOSA-aligned 3U VPX SBC adds 100GbE for defense systems
Acromag has introduced a 3U OpenVPX single board computer aligned to the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) Technical Standard, targeting I/O-intensive embedded compute for defense, aerospace, and other deployed platforms. The board is available in air-cooled and conduction-cooled variants, supporting integration into VPX chassis with different thermal management requirements. Compute is provided by an Intel […]
Low-voltage BLE SoC targets glucose monitors and biosensor wearables
Nordic Semiconductor has introduced the nRF54LV10A, a Bluetooth LE system-on-chip designed for low-voltage, space-constrained healthcare wearables such as biosensors and continuous glucose monitors. The device operates from a 1.2 V to 1.7 V supply range and can be powered directly from a single silver-oxide coin cell, supporting compact power architectures for body-worn designs. The nRF54LV10A […]
Chip antennas let you add three Wi-Fi bands to IoT devices
Taoglas announced the expansion of its embedded antenna portfolio with a new range of Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (LTCC) chip antennas optimized for Wi-Fi 6/7, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), and ISM connectivity. The new ILA.257, ILA.68, and ILA.89 deliver exceptional performance in ultra-compact packages – with minimal keep out area – designed for next-generation IoT, consumer, industrial, and wearable applications […]
Board offers 10 mm – 11 m ranging with configurable depth maps
MIKROE has introduced LightRanger 14 Click, an optical sensor add-on board that provides distance and depth measurement using direct time-of-flight technology. The board is intended for embedded systems that require 3D sensing, real-time ranging, or spatial awareness functions, such as people-counting equipment, autofocus mechanisms, robotics, and gesture-recognition systems. The design is based on the ams […]
Matter-compatible NFC tag supports cryptographic operations via energy harvesting
STMicroelectronics has introduced the ST25DA-C, a secure NFC chip designed for smart-home devices using the Matter 1.5 specification. The device supports NFC-based onboarding so that users can add lighting, access control products, cameras, or other IoT equipment to a home network by tapping a smartphone. The chip is the first commercial component aligned with recent […]
Compact module targets edge systems requiring on-device AI processing
congatec has introduced its first COM-HPC Mini computer-on-module based on Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-X Series processors. The conga-HPC/mIQ-X uses the Qualcomm Oryon CPU and an integrated Hexagon NPU to support local AI workloads, including machine learning inference and large language model execution. The module delivers up to 45 TOPS of AI performance and is intended for […]
Multiband MCU supports 315, 850, and 950 MHz operation
STMicroelectronics has introduced the STM32WL3R, a wireless microcontroller designed for battery-powered remote-control units used in consumer devices and home-automation systems. The device builds on the STM32WL3 sub-GHz platform and integrates a low-power RF transceiver, multiple power-saving modes, and six wake-up pins to support efficient operation in compact handheld designs. Developed with Somfy for use in […]
Zigbee 4.0 adds 800/900 MHz and new security features
The Connectivity Standards Alliance has introduced Zigbee 4.0, along with Suzi, a Sub-GHz mesh extension designed to increase range and improve network reliability for IoT devices. Zigbee 4.0 updates the architecture used by existing Zigbee and Smart Energy devices, allowing both technologies to operate on a unified network and simplifying certification and integration processes. The […]
RCP endpoints aim to simplify distributed nodes in SDV architectures
Microchip Technology has introduced the LAN866x family of 10BASE-T1S endpoint devices, which incorporate Remote Control Protocol (RCP) to extend Ethernet connectivity to the outermost edge of in-vehicle networks. The devices are intended to support automotive manufacturers moving toward zonal architectures and software-defined vehicle platforms, where the number of distributed sensors and actuators continues to increase. […]
